Aug 23, 2012

Quite frankly, when I thought up this idea I didn't know what to expect. I recently saw a recipe for rice pudding pops which sparked this idea. I LOVE chia pudding and I love coconut milk, so I figured how bad could they be so I basically recreated my mango coconut chia pudding using raspberries in place of the mango.

The results... fabulous!

The texture, the flavor and the little bits of fruit in each bite. They are refreshing and delicious and virtually guilt free! Don't be scared, give them a try! I used Nu-Natural liquid stevia (my favorite stevia) but you can use whatever sweetener you prefer, and sweeten it to your taste.

And by the way, if you are new to chia... chia (yes, same chia as a chia pet) is an ancient grain eaten by the Mayans and Incas. It has a lengthy list of essential fatty acids that support heart health, plus fiber which helps support normal functioning of the digestive tract. It also keeps you full for longer periods of time, so it's great to add to cereal, muffins, etc. If you can't find them in your health food store or Trader Joe's you can buy them on amazon.

"chia (yes, same chia as a chia pet) is an ancient grain eaten by the Mayans and Incas. It has a lengthy list of essential fatty acids that support heart health, plus fiber which helps support normal functioning of the digestive tract. It also keeps you full for longer periods of time, so it's great to add to cereal, muffins, etc. If you can't find them in your health food store or Trader Joe's you can buy them on amazon."

OMG, these look fantastic! I can't wait to make them. Am I crazy thinking that a little bit of cocoa powder would work in these as well? Mmmmmmmm! I buy Nutvia chia seeds from Amazon Grocery becuase they are hard to find in my area, and super expensive when I do.

GinaI loved this recipe with chia. Besides healthy it leaves a very nice crunchy. I've done some recipes with chia and everyone liked it. I usually take in the morning with fruit, soy milk and grains and is very good. Gina's namesake Kisses **

Can't wait to try this. Every morning I make your Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Shake with almond milk and add in either flax or chia seeds. Thank you for all your awesome receipes!!!

Also, to the person asking about Almond Breeze Almond/Coconut milk. I often make a shake using the same ingredients above but with frozen bananas instead of rasberries and the only milk I use in it is Almond Breeze Almond/Coconut milk so I am sure it would work.

i adore your mango coconut chia pudding...i make it almost once a week! so i'm sure this is going to rock! we're having another heat wave here in MN right now after a nice chilly week last week, so this is sure the hit the spot :-)

What a creative idea and it sounds delicious and nutritious! I'm featuring this post in today's Food Fetish Friday (with a link-back and attribution). I hope you have no objections and thanks for the inspiration...

I've been using chia seeds for about a month now. Love these little things! I use them in my smoothies, in yogurt, etc. I get them in the organic section of my grocery store; however they have been out of stock for a few weeks now! I'm looking forward to trying this! Thanks again for another great recipe :o)

I am loving all types of frozen treats right now!! My kids eat my popsicle frozen treats none. It makes me feel so good since they are all made with fresh fruit and wholesome ingredients and not the artificial colors and sweeteners used in the ones sold by supermarkets!! Loving the chia seeds addition :-)

I recently posted a PEach And Chia popsicle recipe on my blog and the blog i write for BabyGizmo linked to your pudding recipe. Not sure you saw it and maybe I inspired you. Guess great minds think alike. Love your site.

Gina, these look yummy. I have a couple of questions for you (and anyone else that wants to chime in) ... A few months ago, I unintentionally thawed a bag of frozen blueberries by leaving the bag on the counter for a couple hours after grocery shopping. So, I poured them in a glass container & put them in the freezer. They froze into a solid brick. UGH! I thawed them in the fridge because I need to use them ... alllllll two cups of them! Yes, blueberry crisp or pie would be ideal; but, i don't like them since blueberries have such an overwhelming-strong taste in pies alone.(1) Please share your ideas for how to use up two cups of blueberries. (2) I'd love to make these popsicles using blueberries instead of raspberries ... but, is it safe to refreeze fruit after it's been thawed twice?